Bombardier Learjet 36A

The Learjet 36A represents a significant development in the long line of aircraft descended from Bill Lear’s original Lear 23, which first flew in October 1963.

While all of the 20-series Learjets were powered by turbojet engines, the current generation of turbofan-powered Learjets began in August 1973 with the first flight of the Model 35.

Equipped with a pair of Garrett AiResearch TFE 731 turbofans, the Learjet 35 began a new era of quiet, fuel-efficient operation in comparison to the turbojet aircraft of the previous decade.

The 35 and 36 were certificated with the same maximum takeoff weight, but the two are configured for different missions.

Of the two, the 36 is the long-range variant, with greater fuel capacity than the 35, but with seating limited to six passengers, while the 35 is optimized for eight passengers.

Both the 35 and 36 were granted FAA certification in July 1974. The 35A and 36A were introduced in 1976 and feature an increase in MTOW to 18,300 lbs.

Learjet 36A panels have evolved over the years from the analog displays of the early model years to the digital cockpits of later years.

Recent-year 36A’s featured Collins nav/comm/ident radios in duplicate as standard equipment and offered as optional equipment a Collins EFIS package with right- and left-side primary flight displays and a large center multi-function display, color weather radar, and FMS.

The cost to charter this jet starts at around $2,800 an hour.

Hourly charter rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Charter costs will vary based on year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.